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A mermaid with a modest neckline, appropriate coverage, and a fit that is flattering rather than overly tight reads as elegant and appropriate, while a very revealing or extremely tight mermaid might read as inappropriate for the setting, particularly at a more traditional or religious wedding

Most opera shawls are made from either silk, merino wool, or finest cashmere, they are white or ivory in color, and are typically decorated with fine tassels on each end.

Cut from fluid stretch satin fabric, this gown contrasts dramatic draping with a sleek column silhouette

This article first appeared in ELLE in 2016.

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